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August 8, 2011 Monthly Meeting
TOWN OF FOND DU LAC FOND DU LAC COUNTY MONTHLY MEETING August 8, 2011 7:00 PM . The Monthly Meeting was called to order by Chairman Harold Manske. Present were Chairman Manske, Supervisor LeRoy Schmitz, Clerk Patti Supple, Treasurer Jody Roffers, Attorney Matt Parmentier and various Town residents. Supervisor Phyllis Giese was excused from the meeting. Confirmation was made of open meeting notice. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved as presented. Dean Birschbach was concerned that the road construction signs on the west side along Esterbrook Road were confusing and causing some traffic problems. Chairman Manske reported that some new signage will be added, and that the Esterbrook Road project should be completed in 10 days but the Highway 23 closing will be for local traffic only. Loretta Koenigs asked for an update on the occupancy permits issued for the duplex that had been under foreclosure. The new owners have completed work and received an occupancy permit for one side of the duplex. Work continues on the other side. Attorney Parmentier reported that a grievancy ordinance must be in place by October 1, 2011. A draft will be provided by his office in time for review before the September meeting. Gib Hietpas was present to give the official Town Audit report. He noted that his review of the Town Financials showed no discrepancies. The Town did spend more money-@ $340,000.00 than was received in 2010, but that these extra monies came from funds set aside for the new Fire Equipment truck and for the new one ton Town truck. Radios for the Fire Department were also upgraded form reserved funds. Those monies set aside are not expensed until the purchase is made, therefore, this year a income deficit is shown. Another major project for the Town was the upgrade to the water utility system. The water utility project is nearing completion. Blue Heron Apartments is checking their system for problems, the FDL County Industrial Park has both sewer and water hooked up, and the chlorination system building easement is being finalized. There are still a few punchlist jobs to be completed-among them is the reseeding by the Brown Road storage unit. Dean Birschbach asked if there were any plans to expand the water district. Chairman Manske reported that no plans are in place, but the nearby subdivisions that do not have water are being considered for expansion. Cost could be prohibitive, but will ask Kaempfer & Associates to estimate costs. Tony Koenigs asked why there is a need for the chlorination system. Chairman Manske stated that the State requires a certain level that must be maintained throughout the system. Kaempfer & Associates deemed that the Steenburg property, which also has the booster station, was the best location for the chlorination system. The Blue Heron project is still adjusting the meters due to incorrect metering readings. The Stormwater topic for this month is The Perfect Lawn. Chairman Manske attended the meeting concerning the reconstruction of Highway 23. There will be a meeting on Wednesday updating the Pioneer Road construction project. Supervisor Schmitz attended the TRIP meeting and stated the Town can submit the Brown Road project for funding. At the Airport meeting the need for a turnaround on Grove Street for the snowplow will need to be addressed. Permit Issuer Jim Supple should check into the EAA “temporary” driveway for the need for a culvert. No meetings are planned for the Board of Appeals. The Planning Committee will meet to discuss the Diamond Auto expansion. The Clerk reminded everyone that the recall election is tomorrow. The Lake Street project plans were received by the DNR. FINANCIAL REPORT: July 2011 General Account received: $355,308.96 Orders: 321,966.63 Balance: 79,226.88 CD: $260,000.00 Road, Bridge, Culvert & Eq.: $28,229.24 CD: $440,000.00 Park: $4854.50 CD: $25,000.00 Motion was made and seconded to approver the Financial Report. Motion carried. PAYMENT OF BILLS: Bills: $45,036.90 Wages: $15,283.55 Motion was made and seconded to approve the Payment of Bills. Motion carried. Motion was made and seconded to adjourn. Motion carried. Submitted by Patti Supple, Town Clerk
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